The best way to contact DRG is by forwarding your resume to us by mail or
e-mail. You can fax your materials to us, provided you mail original copies
as well. All resumes are then stored in our proprietary database.

Along with your resume, please help us understand your own interests and
needs by letting us know in a cover letter what types of organizations and
positions interest you most. Do you have any relocation issues? What is your
salary history? See our Career Center for information on preparing resumes
and other materials.

Candidates will be contacted when their experiences match the needs of an
active search. As time goes on and you have changes in your current job
status or personal contact information, you should update us.

Q:

How does one go about getting noticed by a recruiter?

A:

It is important that your success and availability are brought to the
attention of a recruiter. In addition to mailing your materials, you should
send us recommendations and referrals from those who may know the recruiter.

Once you are active in a search, it is best to be guided by the recruiters´
suggestions. Our recruiters understand the client´s needs and expectations.
Let the recruiter be the liaison with the client and guide all
communications. See our Career Center on articles talking about working with
recruiters.

Q:

Are DRG recruiters able to meet with me to discuss career issues?

A:

We meet with individuals whose background matches an active DRG search.
Recruiters are not career counselors, resume writers, or advisors. They
rarely meet with candidates outside of the context of a specific search. Our
Career Center is full of information that will help you consider issues in
nonprofit career planning.

Q:

How will my resume be treated once it´s received by DRG?

A:

Your resume never leaves our office without your permission. All materials
and conversations between candidates and DRG are held in the strictest
confidence. We will never mention a candidate to a client without speaking
to and meeting with the candidate first. Our ability to have conversations
in confidence with clients and candidates alike allows us to develop a level
of mutual trust with our candidates.

Q:

My employer doesn´t know that I´m currently looking for other work. How
confidential are my materials and conversations?

A:

We work hard to maintain confidentiality and understand the importance of
discretion. We continually remind and caution our clients about this issue
throughout the search process. In the initial exploratory phases of a
search, we can guard the confidential nature of the search. However, once
you reach the point where you and the client want to continue to discuss the
position, it is both ethically and professionally correct to let your
current employer or board leader know that you are having these
conversations. Our consultants will guide you in this process.

Q:

My professional background draws from experiences outside of the
nonprofit sector. Is it possible to transition into a nonprofit career?

A:

This is a question we´re often asked. From our experience, for-profit
executives are most successful in transitioning into the nonprofit sector if
they possess some prior understanding of charitable organizations. Get
nominated to a board. Become involved in professional associations for
nonprofit executives. Take continuing education courses at your local
college. Like all industries, the nonprofit setting has its own set of
common practices, rules of ethics, issues of the day, community building
strategies, etc. The more comfortable and familiar you are with the field,
the better your chances are of making the transition successful.